Preheat oven to 350°. In a mixing bowl, blend the sugar, salt and spices. Pour in the melted butter and stir to mix. Add the pecans and toss to coat evenly. Spread the seasoned nuts out on a baking sheet and roast them for 12 minutes or so. (There should be more than enough pecans for the salad, with some to snack on too!)

Apple Cider Vinaigrette

In a mixing bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients to make the vinaigrette. Double-check the seasoning.